Chapter 216: The Blind Ones
Chapter 216: The Blind Ones
Wait!
Was it this Blind One before me who caused my fall?
Lindsey instantly realized his situation.
He quickly glanced at his map—as expected, the Blind One was indeed the green marker on it.
Although the moles of Three Pillar Lake couldn't provide much information,
there was one thing that was quite clear.
The great battle that caused the nearby ground to collapse involved mainly the Lizardmen and the Blind Ones.
Now, he was being hostile by the Lizardmen.
As a result, the Blind One underground had also taken him as a potential ally.
The reason for the green marker on the map was probably due to this.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
At least in the eyes of the Beastfolk, this simple logic still holds true.
However...
Lindsey's gaze fell upon the Blind One before him.
Although it was a ferocious-looking creature with a bloodthirsty maw that took up a third of its face,
it was referred to as a 'Blind One', a 'person'! In nature's judgment, humans were just one among countless life forms.
But from the human perspective, being described as a 'person' carried a different significance.
As Lindsey pondered how to initiate communication with them,
the Blind One before him spoke first:
"Human, we are aware of your situation."
"The process may have startled you, but our intentions are friendly."
Lindsey naturally responded with friendliness towards this green-marked ally:
"Thank you for offering me assistance."
After expressing his gratitude, Lindsey explained his predicament:
"However, there's a problem. I was just about to return to the surface, but now I've been pulled deep underground, and I'm facing a significant challenge."
Lindsey wore a wry smile.
As he explained his situation, he also observed the Blind One before him and his surroundings.
This was a vast cave buried deep underground.
When he had been above, Lindsey had briefly opened his map, but the scouting range couldn't even reach this place. Due to the darkness, Lindsey couldn't see the distant scenery, but the map's reconnaissance confirmed the general terrain.
Meanwhile, the attire of the Blind Ones was also worth considering.
Taking the Blind One before Lindsey as an example, it had a rag tied around its waist and held a spear made of rock and wood.
This revealed two details.
The Blind Ones were a species that understood the concept of shame and could also create weapons or tools! As long as they didn't have extreme ideologies.
At least in human judgment, this was already a sufficiently intelligent species!
Lindsey couldn't help but think of a question.
Based on the conflict between the Blind Ones and the Lizard Dragon Clan, their strengths should be evenly matched.
After that great battle, both sides now showed signs of activity nearby.
This indicated that the balance of power was currently maintained.
Otherwise, with mutual hatred and given their capabilities, the two races would have surely launched devastating attacks on each other.
The question then became very interesting.
Lindsey had just witnessed a Stage Six Beastfolk among the Lizardmen.
So, what about the Blind Ones, their rival faction? Lindsey had encountered two Beastfolk at Stage Six.
He didn't believe that with such formidable combat power, the two races could maintain a so-called balance of power.
Unbeknownst to the Blind One before him, Lindsey had already deduced a great deal of information.
But this Blind One didn't seem to understand this, as it continued to respond based on Lindsey's previous attitude:
"Human, I must tell you a serious fact.
"The areas near the surface are occupied by the Lizardmen, and even if you safely return to the ground, the rest of your journey will undoubtedly be filled with danger."
Lindsey probed, "Do you mean... I can't leave now?"
The Blind One nodded, making an inviting gesture and leading the way, "That's right, unless you want to risk your life."
Lindsey paused for a moment's thought.
He didn't have much time to play guessing games with the Blind One before him.
At this point, it was more appropriate to clarify the topic: "Since that's the case..."
"Then there must be a good reason why you risked your lives to save me?"
The Blind One was surprised by Lindsey's honesty but still nodded in response, "You're right."
"We saved you, partly because we don't want to see innocent lives perish. We also hope to find an outsider to do something for us."
Lindsey asked for more details, "What exactly is this task?"
The Blind One replied, "To go to a special place and find something."
Lindsey probed, "Can you be more specific?"
"..."
The Blind One fell silent for a moment before continuing, "There might be something there that can make you stronger. We hope you can find it so that we have a chance to defeat the Lizard Dragon Clan. At that time, you can openly depart from the surface, and we can regain control of this land."
As the Blind One answered, it emphasized the term 'openly depart'.
It was clear that it hoped to persuade Lindsey with this condition.
However, Lindsey persisted with his questions, "I'd love to see such an outcome."
"But what is this power-up item? And what's the situation at its location?"
"You want an outsider to help instead of going yourselves. Is it because you can't enter, or is there another reason?"
Lindsey's series of questions seemed well-prepared.
However, the Blind One leading the way hadn't anticipated that this human would think of so many details.
After much consideration, it slowly spoke, "We're not sure what that item is exactly."
"Deep underground in this area, there's a very special giant cave that we underground creatures find difficult to enter. But a long time ago, a lone wanderer from the lizard dragon clan accidentally stumbled in, and its power leaped forward."
Based on the information he had obtained earlier, Lindsey realized a serious issue, "That lone wanderer, is it the dragon beast ruling the world now?"
The Blind One halted, turning to face Lindsey, which was their way of 'looking' at him.
"Human, you know a lot."
Lindsey replied honestly, "Since I dared to venture into the Black Mountain World, I must have gathered the corresponding intelligence."
"... "
The Blind One fell silent for a few seconds before nodding, "You're right."
"That guy is the dragon beast ruling the world now."
"If it wasn't a lone wanderer but a member of the lizard dragon clan, you probably wouldn't be seeing us now."
At this point, the Blind One stopped walking.
It raised its spear and pointed ahead to the 'sky' in front of Lindsey, "Well, I don't know much more."
"The Elder is inside. If you want to understand everything thoroughly, go and talk to him."
Lindsey took out a torch and looked up.
His expression froze at what he saw.
In the pitch-black underground world, the flickering light from the torch was reflected in a kaleidoscope of colors.
What appeared in his field of vision at this moment was a crystal-clear, ice-sculpted mountain peak!
(End of Chapter)
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